This program will provide important information on how to start doing business with federal, state and local agencies, and give timely and useful updates on issues and pitfalls for existing and experienced government contractors.

This program intends to orient the listener regarding:

1.     Special benefits for certain businesses who may qualify for set-asides and preferences.

2.     How to start doing business with federal, state and local agencies.

3.     Provide timely and useful updates on potential pitfalls with for existing and experienced government contractors.

Skip Hindman, a shareholder in the Washington D.C. office, is the head of the Baker Donelson’s Government Contracts Group.  He has experience representing federal and state contractors in bid preparation, bid protests, compliance, and enforcement actions.  He has advised clients competing for and performing contracts with the United States Department of Defense; the Department of Energy, NASA, the Tennessee Valley Authority; the Small Business Administration; the Department of Education; the Social Security Administration; the Food & Drug Administration; the Army Corps of Engineers; FEMA; the Department of Veterans Affairs; and the General Services Administration (Federal Supply Schedule).  Mr. Hindman is also an Adjunct Professor of Law at Vanderbilt Law School where he teaches the course in Government Contracts.

Adam Green, a shareholder in the Houston office, leads Baker Donelson’s Water Technology & Water Treatment Group.  In addition to handling disputes relating to water handling systems and water borne pathogens throughout the United States and in various international venues, he also routinely advises chemical water treaters in all phases of business transactions including all manner of contractual agreements.  He is a regular presenter and author of technical publications at industry groups including the Association of Water Technologies and the Cooling Technology Institute.

Government contracts can be lucrative and open an entirely new market to contractors who have previously only focused on private sector and commercial contracts.  Government contracts can be especially attractive for small businesses who may be eligible for set-asides and preferences, giving them a significant advantage over large businesses for government awards.  This program will provide important information on how to start doing business with federal, state and local agencies, and give timely and useful updates on issues and pitfalls for existing and experienced government contractors.

Skip Hindman, a shareholder in the Washington D.C. office, is the head of the Baker Donelson’s Government Contracts Group.  He has experience representing federal and state contractors in bid preparation, bid protests, compliance, and enforcement actions.  He has advised clients competing for and performing contracts with the United States Department of Defense; the Department of Energy, NASA, the Tennessee Valley Authority; the Small Business Administration; the Department of Education; the Social Security Administration; the Food & Drug Administration; the Army Corps of Engineers; FEMA; the Department of Veterans Affairs; and the General Services Administration (Federal Supply Schedule).  Mr. Hindman is also an Adjunct Professor of Law at Vanderbilt Law School where he teaches the course in Government Contracts.

Adam Green, a shareholder in the Houston office, leads Baker Donelson’s Water Technology & Water Treatment Group.  In addition to handling disputes relating to water handling systems and water borne pathogens throughout the United States and in various international venues, he also routinely advises chemical water treaters in all phases of business transactions including all manner of contractual agreements.  He is a regular presenter and author of technical publications at industry groups including the Association of Water Technologies and the Cooling Technology Institute.